Nebraska's Education Updates: Dyslexia Reports, School Choice, Tax Cuts, and Petitions.

Nebraska passed Legislative Bill 298, which requires K-12 schools to report the number of students they serve with dyslexia, adopt written student dress codes and policies for student grooming, and streamline the hiring process for teachers from other states. The bill aims to increase focus on dyslexia, address inconsistencies in dress code enforcement, and help schools hire more teachers to combat the teacher shortage. The state hopes to identify gaps in dyslexia assessment and provide targeted instruction to students in need. The bill also requires the Nebraska Department of Education to develop a model dress code and inclusive grooming policy by December 2024.